The Australian Government recently launched the COVIDSafe app as part of its measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. Intended to assist health authorities with ‘contact tracing’ – identifying the spread of an infection by person with a view to quickly containing...
Help! I need a lawyer. Proactive vs. Reactive legal Surprisingly, many businesses still resist taking proactive legal measures. Most companies implement a range of preventative measures in other areas to reduce their exposure to various business risks. Why should...
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has now published some guidance to assist organisations manage compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is particularly relevant for private sector health...
The Federal Government has announced a series of amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) as a result of COVID-19 in order to provide temporary relief to otherwise viable companies who suddenly find themselves facing financial distress. These...
Competition benefits everyone; businesses, consumers and the global economy as a whole. It encourages businesses to compete for customers and to innovate to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Through competition, consumers (both individuals and...
What is NewLaw? ‘NewLaw’ is no longer just a buzz word. It’s a much-needed, radical cultural shift away from the constraints of traditional ‘BigLaw’ as it becomes increasingly out of touch with clients’ needs. Traditional firms face increasing competition from these...
